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Virtual Program – An Amputation at Spotsylvania Court House

May 10 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

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COVID-19 and closures won’t stop us from sharing the incredible lessons we can learn from studying medical care during the Civil War!

A field hospital at the Battle of Spotsylvania. Courtesy of the Library of Congress

A field hospital at the Battle of Spotsylvania. Courtesy of the Library of Congress

On Monday May 10 at 1:00 PM on Facebook Live for a pre-recorded virtual program hosted by the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. You can tune in by visiting facebook.com/civilwarmed at the scheduled time.

Director of Interpretation Jake Wynn will highlight the story of one Union officer’s amputation during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House on May 10, 1864. In this 30 minute program, Wynn will discuss the medical history of Captain Edwin Severn of the 96th Pennsylvania, highlight the medical career of the surgeon who operated on him, and follow their paths in the years after the Civil War.

Jake Wynn is the Director of Interpretation at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. He also writes independently at the Wynning History blog.

Like these programs? Consider supporting our efforts by becoming a member or donating to the Museum! Your efforts ensure that we can continue sharing the story of Civil War medicine in this crucial time. In history, we can find hope amid our struggle against COVID-19.

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Date:
May 10
Time:
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
FREE
Event Category:
Digital Program
Event Tags:
Amputation, Battlefield Medicine, Facebook, Jake Wynn, The Battle of Spotsylvania

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